John H. Spenard

Wingdale — John H. Spenard, 97, a longtime resident of Wingdale, died Dec. 11, 2009, at home in a fire. He was the husband of Kathleen Ann (Yeno) Spenard, who also died in the fire. They were married on June 11, 1950, in Amenia.  

Mr. Spenard was a registered nurse and chief supervisor at the Harlem Valley Psychiatric Center in Wingdale for more than 40 years. He retired in 1982.  

He was born May 24, 1912, in Troy, N.Y.

He graduated from Teachers College of Columbia University in New York City with a Bachelor of Science degree; and from the Buffalo School of Nursing in Buffalo, N.Y.  

A World War II veteran, he served as a first class pharmacist’s mate in the United State Coast Guard. His ship was among the 18 that landed on the beach at Iwo Jima in 1945.

Mr. Spenard was a member of American Legion Post No. 1949 in Wingdale.

He was a church organist who played at several local churches and at The Kent Specialty Care Center. He was involved in Scouting, minor league baseball in Wingdale, and was a parishioner of St. Charles Borromeo Church in Dover Plains.  

He is survived by a son, James Spenard of New York City; two daughters, Kathleen Ingerson of Portland, Ore., and Elizabeth Hobby of Ashley Falls; and five grandchildren.  

In addition to his parents and wife, he was predeceased by two brothers, Raymond and Benoit Spenard; and a sister, Annette Myers.  

Calling hours will be held on Thursday, Dec.17, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Hufcut Funeral Home in Dover Plains.  

A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Friday, Dec. 18,  at 10 a.m. at St. Charles Borromeo Church. Burial will follow at South Dover Rural Cemetery in Wingdale.  

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 45 Reade Place, Poughkeepsie, NY  12601.  

To send the family an online condolence, go to hufcutfuneralhome.com.

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